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Scunthorpe Lakeside

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About

Scunthorpe Lakeside is situated on the northern edge of the town, centred around a series of large former flooded clay pits that have been transformed into a water park and nature reserve. The area is dominated by the expanse of water used for sailing and watersports, with paths and green spaces encircling the lakes. This creates a landscape focused on recreation and local wildlife, separate from the town's industrial centre.

The site includes the Pods activity centre, offering climbing and outdoor pursuits. A specific feature is the Lakeside Railway, a miniature passenger train that travels a route along the water's edge, providing a distinctive way to view the surroundings. The area functions as a local leisure destination with an emphasis on water-based activities and walking.

Area overview

On average Scunthorpe Lakeside has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Scunthorpe Lakeside is £41,694 per year. There are 2 schools in Scunthorpe Lakeside: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Scunthorpe Lakeside is home to around 8,825 people, with a population density of about 3,871.0 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
131
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Scunthorpe Lakeside Population
8,825
Population density
3,871 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
67.31(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.47(+29%)
Shoplifting
14.16(+62%)
Public order
13.14(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.14(+53%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,817
88.65%
Other White
579
6.57%
Other Asian
58
0.66%
Pakistani
47
0.53%
Other
47
0.53%
Total population: 8,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,621
23.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,324
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,184
17.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,141
16.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
928
13.63%
Total 16+ residents: 6,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,208
32.21%
Owns outright
764
20.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
16.61%
Social rents from council
549
14.64%
Other social rented
528
14.08%
Total households: 3,750

Property prices in Scunthorpe Lakeside

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Scunthorpe Lakeside area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Scunthorpe Lakeside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Scunthorpe Lakeside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached51£140,000
Terraced36£136,250
Flats2£80,125
Detached14£235,750

10 years median price trend in Scunthorpe Lakeside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Scunthorpe Lakeside.

All postcodes in Scunthorpe Lakeside

DN162LW

Annes Crescent

DN163FA

Brambling Way

DN163ER

St Margarets Walk

DN163AJ

Corncrake Drive

DN161RR

Bellingham Road

DN162QH

Bilsdale Road

DN162HA

Chestnut Way

DN163BF

Plover Way

DN162RN

Garsdale Close

DN162PB

Swaledale Place

DN163FE

St Pauls Gardens

DN161SD

Hereward Place

DN162PT

Dovedale Road

DN163UU

Gadwall Way

DN162QL

Staindale Road

DN161JB

Holgate Road

DN161RZ

Bellingham Road

DN161RX

Bellingham Road

DN163DJ

St Pauls Road

DN161HZ

Healey Road

DN163BW

Grange Lane South

DN162JH

Queensway

DN163EY

St Margarets Walk

DN163WQ

Curlew Croft

DN163EZ

Osprey Drive

DN162PX

Eden Dene

DN162PH

Queensway

DN162NT

Leven Road

DN162NR

Calder Road

DN161PP

Warley Road

DN161PJ

Bennett Road

DN161HS

Healey Road

DN161SB

Bellingham Road

DN161SA

Wesley Road

DN161RS

Bellingham Road

DN163AS

Ashby Lakeside

DN163DP

St Margarets Walk

DN162RP

Coverdale Road

DN161RG

Grange Lane North

DN162RR

Bishopdale Road

DN161PT

St Botolphs Road

DN163AB

Oxford Street

DN161QZ

Fardell Road

DN161HT

Healey Road

DN162HJ

Laburnum Grove

DN163AA

Oxford Street

DN161HX

Healey Road

DN163UT

Heron Gate

DN162LS

Emmanuel Court

DN161HR

Cuxwold Road

DN162JA

Queensway

DN162RD

Manifold Road

DN161HY

Healey Road

DN162NP

Ville Road

DN162NW

Ville Road

DN163WP

Avocet Mews

DN162LL

Fulbeck Road

DN162NF

Appleton Way

DN161HU

Burghley Road

DN162JY

Parkers Lane

DN162RQ

Melford Court

DN162NE

St Catherines Mews

DN163UW

Wigeon Walk

DN161RH

Grange Lane North

DN163WR

Garganey Walk

DN162NU

Derwent Road

DN163FX

Redshank Drive

DN163EQ

Kathleen Avenue

DN163GY

Ashby Lakeside

DN161PN

Tetley Road

DN162NX

Derwent Road

DN163WS

Kingfisher Way

DN163AH

Harpham Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.